Article Archive: Volume 1 Issue 2 2022

Enhancing Health Benefits in Grain Breeding Wheat, Barley, and Oats for Nutritional Components

  • Uma Sharma1
  • M. Sekhar2
  • Umme Hanny3
  • G. Jahirhussain4
  • Saurabh5

Introduction Wheat, barley, and oats constitute fundamental components of human diets globally, providing essential carbohydrates, proteins, fibers, vitamins, and minerals. However, conventional breeding practices have primarily focused on yield and disease resistance, often neglecting nutritional quality. With the increasing prevalence of diet-related health issues, there is a pressing need to prioritize nutritional enhancement in grain … Read more

Rice Tolerance to Iron-Deficient and Iron-Toxic Soil Conditions elucidate Mechanisms and Implications

  • Pradip Kumar Saini1
  • Kushal Sachan2
  • Surekha S3
  • Asif Islam4
  • Nageshwar5

Introduction Iron (Fe) is an essential micronutrient for plant growth and development, playing a crucial role in various physiological processes, including photosynthesis, respiration, and nitrogen fixation. However, the availability of iron in the soil can vary widely, leading to either deficiency or toxicity, both of which can severely limit plant productivity and yield. Iron deficiency … Read more

Revolutionizing Plant Virus Resistance: The Power of RNA-Based Technologies

  • Asif Islam1
  • M. Sekhar2
  • Ramesha N M3
  • Biswajit Jena4
  • M. Abdul Kapur5

Introduction Plant viruses represent a significant threat to agricultural productivity, causing substantial yield losses and economic damage to crops worldwide. Conventional methods of controlling plant viruses, such as chemical treatments and cultural practices, often fall short in providing long-term and sustainable solutions. However, recent advances in molecular biology and genetic engineering have opened new avenues … Read more

Advancements in Nitrogen-Fixing Plants and Microbiome Research: A Contemporary Overview

  • Biswajit Jena

Introduction Nitrogen-fixing plants and the microbiomes they harbor have garnered significant attention in recent years due to their crucial roles in enhancing soil fertility, promoting sustainable agriculture, and addressing environmental challenges [1]. The intricate interplay between nitrogen-fixing plants and their associated microbial communities represents a dynamic and fascinating area of research that holds promise for … Read more

Exploring the Contribution of Botanical Families to Medicinal Ethnobotany

  • Sumera Nazneen
  • Ruksana Nausheed

Introduction Medicinal ethnobotany, the study of the traditional uses of plants for medicinal purposes by indigenous cultures, has emerged as a pivotal field in ethnopharmacology and botanical research. Across diverse geographical regions and cultural landscapes, indigenous communities have accumulated a wealth of knowledge about the therapeutic properties of plants, passed down through generations via oral … Read more